Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison – Neurology

Job Description:

  • The Neurology TLL will engage in meaningful and strategic discussions to gather insights & share clinical information with assigned key thought leaders in the geography
  • Conduct substantive business discussions related to on-label product information, disease state, and general corporate overviews
  • Embrace a customer-centric, needs-based approach to drive strategic thought leader engagements
  • Coordinate thought leader engagements for senior executives at local/regional/national conferences and/or in the course of day-to-day business
  • Develop/maintain list of key thought leaders in the assigned geography
  • Assist with thought leader development
  • Support speaker bureau buildout efforts, including identification of potential speakers, managing logistics related to speaker trainings, providing feedback to speakers to improve presentation effectiveness in enhancing educational impact
  • Share with Marketing and other functional groups the insights gleaned from interactions with thought leaders
  • Support regional/national advisory board planning efforts, making strategic recommendations on potential thought leader participants and liaising with selected thought leaders in coordinating their participation
  • Ensure all interactions and activities with thought leaders adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance guidelines

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or other advanced education/certification a plus
  • Specialty pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in 2 or more of the following – Thought Leader Liaison role (previous or current), field sales, inline or regional brand marketing, relevant medical/clinical experience, experience in Neurology markets strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical industry. Launch experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and project management experience
  • A proven team player with an in-depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance guidelines
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to travel 60%-80% of time

Benefits:

  • health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
  • fitness centers
  • 401(k) company match
  • family support benefits
  • equity awards
  • annual bonuses
  • paid time off
  • paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)
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